Duncan Paveling led the Hadleigh victory charge with a superb century as they climbed off the foot of the table with a second win in as many weeks.

Wicketkeeper Paveling scored 100 opening the innings as Hadleigh, who saw Wanstead pile on the runs after being asked to bat, got followed their win over Saffron Walden in fine style.

He was offered fine support by Hafeez Quershi who was dismissed just shy of his century on 96, while skipper Devang Gandhi -- who like Paul Corps took two wickets earlier -- hit 68 as his side got the better of this run feast.

"We've proved we can compete with the better sides in the Premier and the mood in the club now is that we have a chance of preserving our top-flightstatus for next season," said press officer Jon Wagstaff.

Hadleigh had secured only one league win until last week, but two victories on the spin have put them within touching distance of the safety zone.

"We have games to come against Colchester, South Woodford and Five and Heronians and they are matches we know we can can win.

"If we can secure three wins it will put us is very strong contention to stay up."

Published Monday, August 4, 2003

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